Mary McGraw and Kittie Rhoades in Grafton stage reviews
Miss Mary McGraw returns home from Mt de Chantal as Clark Hamilton visits Kittie Rhoades in her last Grafton performance. The town celebrates a busy season of entertainments while Miss Rhoades and her troupe charm with The Two Orphans and East Lynne amid social satire on local youth and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giarros
W. Va
Mary McGraw
Mt. de Chental
Clark Hamilton
Fairmont
Kittie Rhoades
Arnold Ia
Cyrus Fife
Morgantown
Charley Durbin
Rob Kennedy
Hume Lippincott
Baltimore
Robert White
Auld Grafton
Sugay South
Meriden
Youn
Wan
Hike bin Tom
Rand
Orty
Yars
Miss Willis
Messrs
Meaford
Ely
Kittie
Ani
P White
Will Martin
Hanls
Siz
Weather, sleighing, and a fatal railway accident notes
An early January West Alexander column reports light snow, active sleighing, and local chatter. It records the death of Wm. B. Bell in a Chesapeake and Ohio railroad accident near Limestone Kentucky, with details of the train incident, funeral plans, and mourning family.
Trial of Rev. Armstead Stromer Ends With Mercy Request
Washington January 19. The sensational trial of Rev. Armstead Stromer for larceny, charged by Mrs. Enoch Montz, unfolds with witnesses recalling a September visit and a fleeing suspect who claimed a self described death. The jury convicts but asks mercy from the court. A Washington Home Music performance features Mrs. Ettie Eoff and Miss Annie Moore. A piano recital by Miss Mary R. Jenks delights at the Seminary. Lectures, a town clock, and local notices fill the week with civic and cultural activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
Smithfield Street
Armatesh
Panty
A. Wellington
Washington
Annie Moore
Ettie Eoff
Wheeling
Radhge
Bupie
Hamilton
Tile Moore
Brownson
Eoff
Benedict
Mary R. Jenks
Kier
Will Carleton
W. Brauen
Waynesburz
H. F. Powers
N. R. Baker
J.D. Barr
St Clairsville Belligerent Citizen and Leap Year Sleighing Party
In St Clairsville Belmont County a belligerent citizen is criticized for not understanding the Scott Law. A leap year sleighing party entertains, with couples from St Clairsville and nearby towns taking a sleigh ride to Morristown and a dance at Daniel Steenrod’s. Local figures, editor chatter, and social visits are noted alongside bank directors and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny McDermott
Johony Gow
The
Independent
Scott Law
MrDermott
Judge Kelly
St. Clairsville
Fiushing
Binst Carroll Deems
Jesse Kelly
Harry Randolph
Bellaire
Henry West, Jr
J. B. Hogue
Our Agricultural Scciety
J. H. Dentwin
State Board
Columbus
Wood Growers
Morristown
Joe Hewitson
Jeorge E Steenrod
Mary Clark
Leland Irint
Anna Steenrod
Hadlendgton
Jesair Longley
Marcus Finney
Matvie Darreh
Gerry Amos
Annie Troy
Sherman Ages
Willam Miller
M KE. Wilson
Dick” Darrab
Dull College
Pittsburgh
Louisa. Rogers
Quaker City
Luomas Merrit
W. W. Elliott
Joe] Eliott
Santa Barbara
California
Mattie Burt
Clarence McKelvey
McKelvey
Joshua Hoge
Arthur Hoge
Grundy County
W. J. Thompson
W. Emerson
Denver
West
St. Cairaville
Barnesville
Improving the Fine Miighing with Mearty Best
January reports list Patxenssore and Rev Father McBride visiting, Mayor-elect Jackson returning from Philadelphia, and cold weather with coasting hazards causing injuries. Notable items include WCTU marriages, theatrical performances, and local arrivals and departures such as John Campbell and Dan Jailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearty Best
Patxenssore
Southern Railroad
Father McBride
Newburg
Frank
Nore Norton
Cumberland
Ed Klunk
Parkersburg
Chillicothe
John Campbell
Wheeling
H. C. Jackson
Philadelphia
M. Campbell
Taesday
Defrees
Frank Sherman
New York City
Market Street
Fifth Street
M. Johnson
Texas
Kain
Pursough
Maline
Chancellor
Juianna Street
Rush Run Riplets A Fresh Young Man Comes to Grief
A local item from January 10 describes misbehavior on a Rush Run train. Brakeman Stewart assaults a passenger, Justice Sully arranges arrest, and the case proceeds with bond set at 500 dollars. The report comments on railroading officials and train conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Rosy Res
Annie Myler
Liverpool
McClellan
Sadie
Wheeling
Captain Fisher
Nellisto
Ballelujah
Andy Harkins
J.C. Sulla Justice
Stewart
Justice Sully
F. R B. Surve Iy
West Liberty social scene and obituaries noted
West Liberty West Linsery January 10 report covers a family reunion at Mr B L Rodgers residence with many relatives listed, a death of Mrs Julia Lewis, a large wedding anniversary being planned, sleighing and social events, a fireless accident during sleigh ride, and church society gatherings plus an upcoming supper hosted by ladies of the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Linsery
BL. Rodgers
Rodgers
Nick Rodgers
Warren County
Illinois
James Rodgers
West Alexander
John Rodgers
Tod Cikk
Samuel Rodgers
John Syers
Potomac
Invase Rodgers
Limestone
John Guuly
Moundsville
James VeXammon
J. J. Greham
Rey M. P. Dryden
J. #. Williams
Weny Vihers
Julia Lewis
West Liberty
Samuel Bell
Lewie
Winchester
George Yates
Mack Ralston
Pennsylvania
Ewma Fase
George McVoy
Isters
Lottie Dellers
Clinton
Mayhbe Creek
Beall
Brooke County
MFE
Mary Wells
Ae Aeu Cress
Henry Spear
Ladies of the Indies
Olwely
West Ec
Ita
Ci-colomn
Mall
Sosday Regifter
Alread
Matuedaily
ReoysTmta
West Viewiais
Weekly Register
Eveobool
Elobe
Wreekly
Belont
Gellar
Lewis Baker & CO
Wheeling W
Glass Works Night Shift and Local Tidbits in Steubenville
Brilliants and brief items from Steubenville report Glass Works in town operating nights only to preserve work, with local residents visiting family, sleigh rides, and social notes. A reduced force at Dalzell Brown Altmor leases reflects Spauldington company incentives. Rev J E Smith leaves Congregational church for a call near Blooming Top Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hyde
Ley
Steubenville
Alice Wadace
Hammondaville
J. J. McCormick
T. C. Clark
Times
W. I. Rodgers & Co
Hias
Morr'stown
Dalzell
Spauldington Company
Speuideon
Vale & Jones
J. E. Smith Bes
Congregational Church
Bloomingtop
Ill
Freeman Floyd
Glass Works
Rochester
C. P. Mayes
Jed Sixby
Will Smith
Stenben Ville
Stenbenville
Baker and Farron
Ry. A. Sprucebank
Spaulding Iron Mill
Mingo Junction
Benwood Notes on Gas, People and Local Affairs
Benwood news round up reports gas boring resuming at 2500 feet depth with hopes of a prolific vein, school trustees meet, social events and church meetings, local officials and precincts, the mayor’s finances, and assorted community updates including residents moving away, gambling rumors, and transportation chatter. Notables include W H Harrison of Newark, Jennie Burr, Jesse Parnell, J Gunteiy’s gun, and Mr. McFadden as sheriff candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Neck of the Woods
Benwood Iron Works
W H. Harrison
Newark
Jennie Burr
Benwood
A J. Cromwell
Ohio River
Beuwood
Whering
Jesse Ro Parnell
Bellaire
J Gunteiy
Chicago
Second
Bridgewater
Wisconsin
Board of Trustees
Corps of Teachers
Benwood School
Henry Rembolf
Josiah Sinclair
Nelie Jones
Frank Purnell
Monumenal
Methodist
McFadden
Moundsville
Werehol County
Revival Meeting At M E Church Opens January
An in progress revival at the M E Church is noted in Cuartesves. A literary club Friday night featured a debate on press versus pulpit influence. Mrs Wilson visiting her niece fell down stairs suffering injury. Mrs Fitzgerald wife of the former pastor of Clarkshire’s Presbyterian Church died in Baltimore. Clerk’s office door broken last week with valuables left untouched. A reading circle gathering was held at Mrs Julia Smith’s residence Thursday night.
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John Watson
E.q
Wheeling Township
Belmont County Wool Growers’ Association
State Association
Columbus
Taowre
Nex Tern
M. E
John Wey
Bridgeport Cane
G. Hughes
Bridesport
Qecar Seeley Sod
Wheeling Island
Henry West, Jr
Genlal
Neo
Doc
Will Clark
Clark
Charley Arrick
Will
Martin's Ferry
National
St. Clairaville
Charles de Hess Huzhesere
Whic
McConnelo Villero
Antonio Singero
Martin’s Ferry
Ione
A. G
Laura Long
J. W. Popebus
F. C Williams
James Pennington
Fannie Varn Pelt
Russell Medill
May McKim
FP. Coleran
Nettie Peagieston
R Stewart
Annie Ralston
Wes. Kerr
Register
Cuartesves
M. E Church
Literary Club
Wilson
N. Goff, Jr
Fitzgerald
Ranmore
Julia Smith
Eureka Dancing Club Masquerade Ball Delights Fulton
The Eureka Dancing Club held a grand masquerade at Gerringer's new hall in Fritos on Wednesday evening. A large crowd attended with Dimmey's Pleasant Valley Orchestra providing excellent music. Local illness and a humorous note about a prize fighter added color to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritos
W. Va
Eureka Dancing Club
Gerringer
Lew
Games
Ballivan
Olive Whetstone
Mary Snyder
Bridgeport
John Gibson
Hom Grove
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Lawm Bamner
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Panday
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Registehx
Virginia
Grafton
Pruntytown
Kitti- Khosden
Leeder
East Lynne
Eugie
Geatron
Goig
Dan McJonville
Alexander Coleman
Oliver J. Beard
Wa. C. Myers
Dick Bishop
Jim Irwin
al. Cable
Coleman
Dobbins
Myers
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Irwin
Rob Melvaney
Hobbes Doe
Peter Wetheral
Rbert
Cromwel Bucy
Mingo
Fire Mhreeter
Big
Fulas
Knights of Pythies
Tarner Hall
Erest
Turner Hall
Mis Jenks
Allegheny
Crazy
Ball
Parsons
Will MecClasky
Extie Hutt
Hop
Metonville
Park Hotel
Louis May
Father Montag
St. Peter's Church
Harnesyville
Minute Haws
Dr. Direge
Anapoli
Mike Malone
Someralda
Bloomfield
Op Vondwy
Charlie Reynolis
Charlie
Richards
Lime Tour
Keninehky
the Renste
Bella
Gretna Green
J. Venkeurey
Van
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George Gibson
Manon
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W. Gilfillan
Sour City
Claysville
Wm. B. Bell
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J. P. McCammon
Ve Williams
W. B. Bell
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Phare Pett
Annie More
Ocal &D
Pinte Kolo
M. Brownson
Bimonton
Sol
the Wanderer
If. McConnoughy
Acal Lartette
Geiser Manufacturing Co
JK. Clark
Toledo
Wm. Rankin, Sr
Mt. Pleasant
Waynesburg
G. W. Nickerson
Hillsboro
West Virginia
Winfield McKlvane, Esq
Johnson and Armstrong
Dr. Bull
Craimsville
Kelly
Woodfield
James M. Rees
Monroe
Father Drennen
Ohio Valley News
Charley Hughes
Bernie McClure
Stamp
George V. Brown
Brown & Son
New York
John V. Crossland
Daniel Steenrod
Anna
Moesers
Close
John Pennington
Walter Troll
Henry
Meyer
Harry Boroff
George Troll
Sherman Doyle
Harry Pennington
Gerry Awes
George Pennington
Leland Flint
Milt, Coulant
Parkers
Peath
Anniv Vernney
Papin
Speen
Percoun Meollon
Eeenie
Ivis
J. W. Healley
Katie
Frank MoMilton
Dora Durie
Virginia Caeser
Anna Burses
Hielen Metabe
Susie Ketess
Jessie Matep
Hannah Keinhelf
Hathe Davis
Ktnebel Bursee
Nile Ford
Jase Harton
Quiver Lewhody
Harry Juigiey
Willie Peabody
Jotnie Linenerger
Lun
Dave Eraser
Albert Fulley
Houston
Crawfored
Tirafion
David Alkire
Camron
George Boice
Marana Iolan
Riverside
Conroy
James
Keormren
Lewis Baker
St. John's
Met
Custer C. McMechen
Narrows
Denwood
Zeiger
Folton
Sinclair
Dolan
Noree
Peearess
Fulton Facts
Ulster Couty
J. W. Phelps
Paul
M. K. Church
Parker
Toit Ito
Mate
Malarig
Herband
Ber
Hiscox & Co
the Register
Hee Daily
Eral Newspaper
Farmers’ Department
Pemmer
Mgn
Remwer Manufacturing CO
Pittesuaah
Janigoawe
Paeinlonzo Lorimg
Beo'r
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Sapexee Iompany
Haterday
van Becky
Wuerrixc
Wheelleg
Weal Virginia
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Pole
Wheeling and Harrisburg Railway Company
Wheeling and Railway Company
Wmeterno
Son Male Street
Can Jon
Saletcompany
Kim Grove and
State Line Company
Board of Directors
F.F.G Vv
Wheeling and Halfway Company
Jalal
Elm Grove and
State Life Railroad Company
Film Grove
State Lins Company
oMoe
Hubard
West Wiscoinia
A. D. LM
S Nation of Raid Company
Tte Capital
Wheeling and Hartberg Halfway
Comenitées
Board of
F. J. Grotavene
Elm Grove and Blate Line Racilroad Company
Jal
DRY Coops
Alma & Jersey Cloths
B. Boyd Market Square
S E Boyd
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